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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is about the same as in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.89 ($4.45) | $3.06 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.61 ($1.97) | $0.71 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.63 ($2.74) | $2.72 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.57 ($2.69) | $3.53 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $5.56 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.00 ($3.02) | $3.18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.38 ($2.55) | $1.47 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.24 ($3.20) | $2.38 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.35 ($1.77) | $1.73 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.07 ($1.56) | $1.85 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is about the same as in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,973 ($1,488) | $1,144 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,210 ($913) | $975 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$231 ($174) | $217 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,346 ($1,015) | $1,026 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,009 ($761) | $715 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$119 ($90) | $125 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$58 ($43) | $46 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$470 ($354) | $277 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$158 ($119) | $99 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 ($10) | $8 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 ($16) | $15 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$65 ($49) | $42 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$38 ($28) | $36 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 ($77) | $80 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$97 ($73) | $95 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,254 ($17,544) | $24,344 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 ($0.94) | $0.78 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$68 ($52) | $69 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 ($16) | $20 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 ($12) | $15 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $89 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.39 ($3.31) | $2.89 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.50 ($4.15) | $4.90 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 ($2.38) | $3.11 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.35 ($1.77) | $1.45 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 ($13) | $16 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is about the same as in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 ($35) | $46 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($20) | $25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$96 ($72) | $159 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 ($65) | $74 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 ($5.78) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.75 ($3.59) | $3.76 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.01) | $4.58 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$542 ($409) | $434 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 ($0.36) | $0.23 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$51 ($39) | $29 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$12 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,600 in Buffalo, New York you would need to make just about $3,376 (C$4,475) in Kingston.
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